Flight Operations Agent - On-site

Ready to take your aviation career to new heights? As a Flight Operations Agent, you will be at the heart of our airport operations, coordinating critical activities across load control, cargo, ramp, and ground handling while working in a dynamic and international environment!

Apply now and become part of our team!

Tasks

The Flight Operations Agent role performs the following duties, among others:

• Calculation and Planning of load distribution for the aircraft taking into consideration the rules and regulations as per GOM
• Cargo onload optimization in regard to aircraft volume and weight
• Prepares flight relevant documents such as general declarations, permits for local customs authorities, etc.
• Produces arrival and departure notifications
• Dispatch of operational messages as well as other post flight activities
• Ensures that security and safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with set procedures
• Performs crew support such as briefings, crew catering and hotel bookings
• Supports monitoring and controlling subcontractors (including handling company), requesting corrective action when necessary to ensure required performance levels

Requirements

Are you ready to Take-off with us? Know more about the requirements below:

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent higher education diploma
• 3-6 years of experience in related positions desirable (can be substituted for a combination of education and job experience)
• Experience in airfreight handling and operations preferred
• Fluency in English required
• Knowledge of local customs regulations desirable
• Clean driving license
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.

About Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft. Lufthansa Cargo ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers and currently employs about 4,150 people worldwide. Lufthansa Cargo focuses on the airport-to-airport business. The cargo carrier serves around 300 destinations in more than 100 countries with its own fleet of freighters, the belly capacities of passenger aircraft operated by the Lufthansa Group and an extensive road feeder service network. The bulk of the cargo volume is routed through Frankfurt Airport.